Market Rules

Applicants
All invitations to sell at any market are at the discretion of Lux Markets.

Submitting an application does not guarantee admittance into the market.

All vendors

Market rules must be read and acknowledged via the Testimony and Hold
Harmless Agreement for each person working in the booth before vendors attend
any market.

Existing vendors are not guaranteed a continued space and may be removed as
a vendor. Monthly or Annual Vendor fees will be refunded at Lux Markets discretion.

There is no guarantee of exclusivity for any category for any vendor.

All items sold at market must be grown/prepared by the vendor within 150
miles of the market unless a different arrangement is agreed upon by Lux Markets, exceptions include Gulf seafood since there is not an ocean within 150 miles.

Laws, regulations, and rules put forth by the federal, state, city, or county government must be followed by all vendors.

Re-selling of any products or goods is prohibited (food vendors may blend or
infuse products to make a final product of their own).

Markets operate year-round, rain or shine. Vendors should prepare for all types
of weather including cover for rain or sun and weights for winds. No refunds or
discount in fees will be given in the event of inclement weather or lack of
business due to the weather.

If a market is not designated as closed on a holiday, all vendors are expected to attend or submit timely notice of absence no sooner than 48 hours from the start of the next scheduled market.

Vendors must arrive to the market location no later than 30 minutes before the
start of the market and must be set up & ready to sell no later than 10 minutes
before market open.

Vendors may not break down before end of market even in the event the vendor
has sold out. Tables, signage, tablecloth etc. must remain set up in booth space
until end of market.

Vendors must break down promptly at market close.

Violations and Fines

Violations
Violations of market rules will result in prompt corrective and punitive action. This
process is generally constituted by the following steps:

1) fines

2) additional fines and/or

3) suspension/expulsion from market.

Fines:

Late Cancellation (Under 48 Hours): $25 penalty. Your booking fee will not be refunded.
No Notice of Absence: $30 First Time Penalty; $60 Second Time Penalty
Late to Market: $20 penalty

**All fines must be paid prior to setting up at the next market after fines were
accrued. Unpaid fines are subject for expulsion from the market.**

Suspension from Markets

After 3 fines have been issued for a violation, the vendor will be suspended from the markets for (1) month.

If a second suspension is incurred, the vendor will be suspended from
the markets for the next 2 months.

A third suspension will result in expulsion from the market.

**If a suspended vendor attempts to set up at market, their suspension period will
be doubled, or they may be expelled from market at the Executive Director’s
discretion.**

Booth Spaces:

Indoor Markets: A booth Space consists of (1) 4’ or 6’ table. Table length CANNOT exceed 6’.

Outdoor Markets: A booth space constitutes a 10’x10’ space using straight-legged canopies unless otherwise informed. Merchandise must be restricted to within the designated booth space and signage must not impede flow of shoppers between booth spaces.

30 lb. weights must be securely affixed to each canopy leg at all times. Weights
should be set up in a way to avoid injury to any person. The Market reserves the
right to take down any canopy at the market at any time.

Smoking and vaping is not permitted in market territory. Vendors must leave
market boundaries so that smoke or vape does not reach shoppers or other
vendors. Cigarette butts must be properly disposed of in safe containers and
removed by vendor.

Only owners or agents (family member, employee) may sell at market. Agents
must be knowledgeable, communicative, and project a professional presence at
market and must have worked at or visited the farm, ranch, commercial kitchen
or studio of the producer.

Booth locations are subject to change. Vendors’ booth locations may change
week-to-week and vendors are expected to exercise flexibility in the event of
relocation.

Vendors must report Estimated Sales (daily gross sales) to market staff each
market day. Data is kept anonymous but required for market analysis.

Intoxication from alcohol or illegal drugs will result in vendor expulsion from the
Market.

Vendors are required to comply with state and federal laws concerning firearms
and may not openly display firearms while selling at the market.
Vendors must contribute to accessibility at the market by maintaining an ADA
pathway.

No disruptive or aggressive marketing is permitted at market.

All fines must be paid prior to setting up at the next market after fines were
accrued. Unpaid fines are subject for expulsion from market at the Executive
Director’s discretion.

Lux Markets LLC and/or any Lux Markets LLC staff member is not
responsible for product liability, fines, penalties or the paying of sales taxes for
individual vendors.

0.0825 of the total taxable sale must be paid in Sales Tax to the City of Austin
where applicable.

Discrimination & Harassment

Discrimination in any form is prohibited. Discrimination is the treatment or
consideration of, or making a distinction in favor or against, a person based on
the group, class, or category to which that person belongs, including but not
limited to race, color, national origin, age, disability, economic class, sex, gender
expression or sexual orientation.

Harassment based upon an individual’s sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age,
religion or any other legally protected characteristics will not be tolerated. All
employees, including supervisors and other management personnel, are
expected and required to abide by this policy. No person will be adversely
affected in employment with the employer as a result of bringing complaints of
unlawful harassment.

Violations of our Discrimination or Harassment Policy will be subject to:

1) First Violation - Written Warning
2) Second Violation - Suspension From Markets For 1 Month
3) Third Violation - Expulsion From Lux Markets

Other standards and conduct: Vendors should be knowledgeable about
products, how they are used, grown or produced and be able to communicate
these things clearly to the customers. Products should be displayed in a sanitary,
presentable and attractive manner. Vendors are expected to be courteous,
professional and presentable at all times. Inappropriate language or behavior,
clothing, harassment or abuse toward anyone at any market will not be tolerated
and may be reason for expulsion.

Vendors commit to not publicly disparage Lux Markets LLC.

Agricultural Producer:

-Produce that has been grown on the producer’s land (including leased land) located
within 150 miles of the market attended.

-Meat (excepting fish, fowl and feral animals), that is from animals born and bred on the
producers’ land (including leased land) and processed at a USDA inspected facility as
well as processed meat products such as bacon, jerky and sausage, or products such
as eggs, cheese, yogurt, honey, soap or yarn from these animals.

-Foraged and wild-crafted items where the producer responsibly wild harvests a raw
agricultural product from their own land, leased-land or public land (where foraging is
allowed) and packages the item(s) with minimal additional ingredients. Example
products include yaupon tea, chile pequin, henbit or ramps.

All agricultural producers must maintain at least 50% of products/items sold at market
comprising their own agricultural products to maintain this vendor category.
-Examples: Farmers, Ranchers, Beekeepers, Foragers

Value-Added:

-Culinary products from any operation that has changed the form, flavor, blend and/or
the substance of raw products using as many market products as available, preference
given to those vendors who use local products. Organic ingredients must be
incorporated when available. Commercial kitchen must be within 150 miles of the
market attended. Value Added vendors operate under a Class A or B City of Austin
Farmers’ Market Permit or as Cottage food producers.
-Examples: Salsa, Hummus, Cider, Dog Food & Treats, Baked Goods, Herbal products
Prepared Food:
-Vendors offer freshly made food and drinks available for sale and immediate
consumption on-site at TFM. These products may be hot or cold ready-to-eat foods or
drinks under a Class B City of Austin Farmers’ Market Health Department permit.
Products must use as many market products as available, preference given to those vendors who use local products. Organic ingredients must be incorporated when
available. Commercial kitchen must be located within 150 miles of the market attended.
-Examples: Waffles, Brisket, Iced Beverages

Artisan:

-Materials from outside the area of the farmers’ market when integrated with other local
products or created by a local artisan located within 150 miles of the market attended.
-Examples: Beauty and skincare products, jewelry, art, ceramics

Healthy Living:
No physical products sold. Fitness, wellness and other vendor types that do not fit within
the traditional boundaries of the vendor listings above. Not a common vendor type,
please check with Executive Director before applying under this category.
-Examples: Workout and fitness-based businesses, nutritional services, chiropractic
care.

Reselling:

Buying and reselling any item without additional ingredients or modifications
to the existing product. Example: 1) farmer selling fruit or vegetable grown by another
person or from a wholesale outlet. 2) purchasing balsamic vinegar and
repackaging/labeling as your own product. What is acceptable is infusing, blending or
adding other ingredients to make it your own.
All Food Vendors

All food vendors must comply with Federal, State, Austin and Travis County

Health Department rules.

Follow labeling requirements from the State of Texas, which must label all
products with the following information: 1. Contact information: address, phone #
and/or email address 2. Contents: Name of item should include common and
usual name 3. List of ingredients according to weight. 4. Eight common allergens.
Cottage law vendors must indicate on product labels this statement: This
product is not inspected by any state of Texas or local health department.
Health Department violations must be corrected before a vendor is allowed to
set up on next market date.

Agricultural Producers

Agricultural Vendors are subject to farm/ranch inspections by Lux Markets LLC
management with up to two other participating growers/producers if deemed
necessary. Refusal of inspection will result in termination of selling privileges.
Vendors must display current Organic Certification when promoting products
as organic. Claim of organic status may not be posted or used in promotion of
the product, farm or ranch without proof thereof.

Producers may offer value added items made from producers’ own
vegetables, meat, fruit, milk, etc. but must first notify Lux Markets of intent
to sell product at any market and acquire any necessary state and local permits.
No live animals may be sold at the market.

Farmers

A farmer using synthetic chemicals or dusts on his/her crops must be
completely transparent with this information to shoppers. In the event of dispute,
a written statement must be submitted to Lux Markets via U.S. mail.
Lux Markets may decide to inspect the farm with a certified organic
farmer/s and create a final opinion regarding the treatment of the farm and
subsequent action toward vendor.

Vendors must grow or produce the products sold and maintain high quality
standards throughout the season.

Off-grade or seconds or storage vegetables must be labeled as such. Lux
Markets LLC leadership may insist on removal of poor quality items
Nursery-Only Vendors must sell only cut flowers, potted plants, trees or nursery
starts that are grown from seed, plug, cutting, bulb or bare-root by the seller. No
resale of plants is allowed.
Ranchers

A producer selling any meat claiming hormone and/or antibiotic free and/or
grass fed must have raised the animals from the ranch herd from birth
(excepting poultry or wild, feral animals) or provide a certified letter from seller
that animals have been hormone and antibiotic-free and/or grass-fed since birth
and/or weaning. Further, it is preferable that the animals are born and raised
completely on the producer’s property from ranch herd of mother animals
If the producer does not have the capability of raising animals in the fashion
described above, the producer must be completely transparent with shoppers
and management of the market about where the animals originated.

Wild fish (from the Texas Gulf coast or Texas lakes) and feral animals
(harvested from within the 150 mile radius of the market and slaughtered under
all applicable regulations) are acceptable.

Value-Added Vendors

Local farm or ranch ingredients must be incorporated when available and in
season. Receipts must be shown as proof as requested by Executive Director
At least one weekly menu offering must feature a local ag producers’
product(s)

Any vendor selling CBD products must provide detailed sourcing and extraction
information and provide proof of purchase from source company. Additional
information may be requested by the Executive Director. Products may not be
sold or sampled to minors (under the age of 18) without a parent/guardian’s
presence and permission.

Artisans

Artisans will be subject to a jury of their product by the New Vendor Scout
and/or the appointed Lux Markets LLC team member before being allowed to sell
at any market. The Executive Director or the Lux Markets LLC team member
have the right to review any merchandise for sale at any market at any time.
Inspection of artisan studios may be required.